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Written for Messy Miracles
I Once Was Lost
It was one of those days. A day where my anxiety reigned and shrouded me with it’s dark veil. This thing called anxiety had barreled into my life over the past year, and I was still waiting for rescue. I barely made it...
The Whisper in the Leaves
Crunchy leaves swirl wildly in the vortex. I stand mesmerized each time I see them spin. Where is this unseen, whirling wind and how do the leaves always find it? My life is like these leaves. One minute gently floating and the next spinning out of control. As the...
One of Them
I am one of them. The intake therapist raised her eyebrows in emphasis as she issued words of caution to me that first day, “Many of these people are struggling with very serious issues,” she said. “You will need to be open and honest in that room.” Reading between...
You’re Invited
It was supposed to be so beautiful, this story of mine. A fairy tale, really. It certainly wasn’t supposed to involve an emotional and physical breakdown and a trip to a hospital for anxiety and exhaustion. Certainly not that. And yet, my story is sacred ground. For...
Gift Guide: 8 Unique Gifts That Matter
Tired of giving gifts that end up hidden in a closet or boxed in the basement? Me, too! I've been keeping my eyes wide open for the best, most unique gifts that say..."You matter." They are also gifts that are meaningful because of the individuals and...
To My Friend Feeling Overwhelmed: You Are Not Losing Your Mind
You're at a crossroad. Life feels as though it's spinning out of control and you hate that feeling. You can't count on yourself anymore. Things that used to be easy (and even fun) now feel like heavy burdens. Some days you don't even want to get out bed. You gently...